Key differences
- The Force Orchard DLX has 90 kg more lifting capacity than the John Deere 3028 EN - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Force Orchard DLX has 0.7 HP more PTO power than the John Deere 3028 EN - the power that actually reaches a rotavator, thresher or pump.
- The John Deere 3028 EN has 3 litres more fuel capacity than the Force Orchard DLX - fewer refuelling stops on long field days.
- The John Deere 3028 EN has 70 kg more weight than the Force Orchard DLX - more traction for heavy draft work, but more soil compaction.
- At ex-showroom prices the Force Orchard DLX starts about ₹1,70,000 lower than the John Deere 3028 EN, roughly ₹3,103 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Warranty: 3000 Hour / 3 Year on the Force Orchard DLX vs 5000 Hours/ 5 Year on the John Deere 3028 EN.
- Drive: the Force Orchard DLX is 2WD, the John Deere 3028 EN is 4WD. 4WD helps in wet paddy fields and on slopes; 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Force Orchard DLX | John Deere 3028 EN |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 28 | 28 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹4.8-5.2 lakh | ₹6.5-7.2 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹8,759/month | ₹11,862/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 1,947 | not published |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | 2,200 | 2,800 |
| PTO HP | 23.2 | 22.5 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,000 | 910 |
| Gears | 8 F + 4 R | 8 F + 8 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Clutch | Dry, dual clutch Plate | Single clutch |
| Brakes | Fully Oil Immersed Multiplate Sealed Disc Brakes | Oil immersed Disc Brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical/Power Steering (optional) | Power steering |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 29 | 32 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,000 | 1,070 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,585 | 1,574 |
| Warranty | 3000 Hour / 3 Year | 5000 Hours/ 5 Year |
Specs from each maker's spec page / spec page (closest listed variant). Prices are indicative ex-showroom; on-road price adds registration, insurance and dealer charges and varies by state.
Which one should you buy?
Match the tractor to your heaviest regular job. If you run a reversible plough, a loaded trolley or a potato planter, lifting capacity matters most. If most of your work is rotavator, thresher or pump, compare PTO HP. Then get on-road quotes for both from dealers near you, and check how far the nearest authorised service centre is - for a 10-year machine, service distance matters as much as a few HP.